Criminal Investigations, Level 5

by Chris Woodford

The Hodder Reading Project Level 4-5 identifies blocks to progression and takes pupils from National Curriculum Level 4 to Level 5. It comprises the Teacher's Resource, Pupil's Book and 6 Readers.

Reader 6, Criminal Investigation by Chris Woodford. This excellent introduction to the world of criminal investigation covers a range of forensic science topics, What is forensic science?; DNA fingerprinting; Polygraph lie-detection tests; Bullet trajectory analysis; Post-mortem examinations; Facial reconstruction and photofit images. Each topic is supported by well-known real-life examples, easy-to-follow scientific explanations, amazing facts and figures, and stunning photographs and diagrams.

Paperback

First published March 1, 2001

About the author

Chris Woodford writes popular science and technology books for adults and children. He studied Natural Sciences at Cambridge University. His books include the bestselling "Cool Stuff" series for Dorling Kindersley, and he also writes the popular science education website Explain that Stuff.